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Bachelor of Performing Arts

Bachelor

Explores original, self-devised and collaborative approaches to researching, creating, producing and presenting contemporary arts practice.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

Y97, 077131G

Domestic Fees

$8,950 per year / $26,850 total

International Fees

$37,600 per year / $112,800 total

About this course

Explores original, self-devised and collaborative approaches to researching, creating, producing and presenting contemporary arts practice.

The course provides students with coherent knowledge of the performing arts, combining theoretical and technical knowledge of performance and seeks to unlock limitations through practical inquiry. It also examines the ever-evolving nature of contemporary practice and new approaches to presentation and production.

Students will develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Self-directed projects will develop confidence in working independently and highly collaborative group work will develop the ability to work as part of a cohesive team. The third year offers the opportunity for students to focus on a particular discipline or area of practice.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to meet the technical requirements of the course and will be assessed on their suitability for the industry. One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Undergraduate Certificate;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Study locations

Mount Lawley

What you will learn

Apply broad discipline knowledge and technical skills to a range of discipline specific theoretical or practical tasks for the performing arts and entertainment industry context. (AQF Bach: 1, 2, 3)
Think critically to analyse, interpret, conceptualise and synthesise disciplinary knowledge in solving complex problems for the performing arts and entertainment industry context. (AQF Bach: 2, 3, 4)
Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions and responses for the performing arts and entertainment industry context (AQF Bach: 3, 4, 6).
Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources in the development of work for the performing arts and entertainment industry context. (AQF Bach: 3, 4, 7)
Communicate disciplinary knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence in tasks or situations relevant to the professional performing arts and entertainment industry. (AQF Bach: 5)
Adapt knowledge and skills for diverse contexts demonstrating a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence. (AQF Bach: 7)
Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values in undertaking their discipline specific roles for projects in the performing arts and entertainment industry context. (AQF Bach: 4,6,8)
Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for their learning and/or professional practice in discipline relevant tasks or situations for the performing arts and entertainment industry context. (AQF Bach: 1,7,8)

Apply broad discipline knowledge and technical skills to a range of discipline specific theoretical or practical tasks for the performing arts and entertainment industry context. (AQF Bach: 1, 2, 3)
Think critically to analyse, interpret, conceptualise and synthesise disciplinary knowledge in solving complex problems for the performing arts and entertainment industry context. (AQF Bach: 2, 3, 4)
Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions and responses for the performing arts and entertainment industry context (AQF Bach: 3, 4, 6).
Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources in the development of work for the performing arts and entertainment industry context. (AQF Bach: 3, 4, 7)
Communicate disciplinary knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence in tasks or situations relevant to the professional performing arts and entertainment industry. (AQF Bach: 5)
Adapt knowledge and skills for diverse contexts demonstrating a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence. (AQF Bach: 7)
Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values in undertaking their discipline specific roles for projects in the performing arts and entertainment industry context. (AQF Bach: 4,6,8)
Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for their learning and/or professional practice in discipline relevant tasks or situations for the performing arts and entertainment industry context. (AQF Bach: 1,7,8)

Career pathways

This course is underpinned by core performance, communication and management skills that are necessary to gain professional employment in the performing arts.

Possible future job titles

Performer, Musician, Director, Choreographer, Designer, Composer, Sound Designer, Arranger, Dramaturg, Playwright

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).

82.2%

Overall satisfaction

82.8%

Skill scale

74.7%

Teaching scale

35.4%

Employed full-time

$52.2k

Average salary

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